FC12,FC13,FC14 : The form don't give anymore the filename which already exist

Hello

From at leat FC12 to FC14, I notice that the form we have to fill in to write a filename (for example) don't give anymore the choice of the file which already exist in the current directory.

I explain :

Use gimp or gedit
Create a simple file : example.txt or example.jpg
and save this file
close this file

create now a new file
try to save it under the name: ex
and in FC9, the system added one line to propose you example.txt because example match with ex you just typed
in FC14, this proposal doesn't exist anymore.

Re: FC12,FC13,FC14 : The form don't give anymore the filename which already exist

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeanpba

the system added one line to propose you example.txt because example match with ex you just typed

the way you can save a file in a save dialog lets you free to choose a name and extension. in some programs the file type is provided being the logical one. when [All Files] is selected all files and types show up.

when you begin to type a name and press [Tab] the filename is completed with one existing in that directory, just like in the Terminal pressing [Tab] to complete the path or filename. then you can choose to overwrite or alter the name of the new file. this works even when a specific file type is selected in the Save dialog -- hidden existing files show up. the suggested name isn't shown while typing though.

if you choose one that already exists a dialog shows up to warn you for saving the file in stead of one existing. this prevents from overwriting.

I don't know about the background of this but it seems to me best conforming Linux standards in naming and saving files and the routines behind it...